Kerala Rain: Schools, Colleges Shut In 3 Districts; Orange Alert Issued

Published 30 July 2026 · education

Kerala Rain: Schools, Colleges Shut In 3 Districts; Orange Alert Issued Published By, Last Updated: July 30, 2026, 20:58 IST Schools, colleges and anganwadis in

Kerala Rain: Schools, Colleges Shut In 3 Districts; Orange Alert Issued Published By, Last Updated: July 30, 2026, 20:58 IST Schools, colleges and anganwadis in 3 districts of Kerala will remain closed on July 31 after the IMD issued an orange alert for heavy rain. News18 Amid forecasts of heavy rainfall and strong winds, district administrations in Kerala have declared a holiday for educational institutions in Ernakulam, Kasaragod and Wayanad on Friday, July 31. The decision comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the three districts, warning of heavy rainfall. Ernakulam District Collector G. Priyanka has declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, on Friday.

The order also covers anganwadis and tuition centres. The decision was taken in view of the orange alert and the likelihood of strong winds and heavy rain in the district. Kasaragod In Kasaragod, District Collector Arjun Pandian announced a holiday for all educational institutions, including colleges and professional colleges, as a precautionary measure. The holiday applies to schools, colleges, professional colleges, anganwadis, tuition centres, ICSE and CBSE schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, as well as religious educational institutions, including madrasas. However, the order does not apply to residential schools. The district administration clarified that pre-scheduled university examinations, public examinations and interviews will be held as planned.

Wayanad District Collector D.R. Meghashree has also declared a holiday for all educational institutions in the district on July 31. The order covers schools, professional colleges, anganwadis, tuition centres, special classes and religious study classes. Residential schools and residential colleges have been exempted from the holiday order. The closures come as several parts of Kerala continue to receive rainfall under the influence of active monsoon conditions, with authorities urging residents to remain cautious in districts under weather alerts. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Saurabh Verma Chief Sub-Editor Saurabh Verma is a Chief Sub-Editor at News18.com, specializing in Indian politics, national current affairs, and breaking global news.

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